Leisure centre 'built larger than authorised'NAAS, 1 September 2000: 8.30am by Brian Byrne. The developer of a leisure complex in Naas has been asked for further information on 13 issues in relation to its application for retention of unauthorised works and permission for further development. (Leinster Final homecoming picture and word coverage is also available here) |
At Duchas FestivalPictured at last weekend's Duchas 2000 Folk Festival in Kildare were Senator Sean O Fearghaill and his wife Mary Claire. |
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Pipe and drum classes startingKILDARE, 1 August 2000: by Martin Dempsey. Young people (and the not-so-young) in Kildare Town and surrounding areas will have an opportunity on Wednesday 6 September to join Lord Edward's Own Narraghmore Pipe Band. |
Is Naas UDC spending money correctly to meet needs?NAAS, 1 September, 2000: OPINION by John Kavanagh. I am glad to see that your article highlights the fact that the paving over of the swimming pool field (above) is permanent type not the temporary arrangement as others have alluded to. In the estimates on the cost of doing this job presented at the last UDC meeting I did not hear any mention the cost of restoring the parkland to its former state once the "temporary" car park has served its function i.e facilitated the developer who obtained the existing car park in the town, at a price of what I and others feel (see earlier KNN article), was a discounted price. ED: Please note that views expressed under 'OPINION' on KNN are those of the writer concerned, and do not necessarily reflect the views of KNN or its proprietors. This facility is provided in the interests of free speech and public information and may be availed of either to make a point or respond to one.
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****Earlier News from this week available here****Around and About the County...MAYNOOTH: Gardai in Maynooth are to 'take necessary action' against motorists who park illegally in Pound Lane and adjoining lanes. Such parking has caused difficulties with wheelie bin collections, according to Cllr John McGinley (right) "It would also have prevented emergency services from gaining access." KILDARE GENERAL: The Kildare Archeological Society has arranged a varied schedule of talks and other events for the coming months. On Sunday 17 September there will be a lecture Wales and Ireland - Celtic Ps and Qs by Rory O'Farrell, Chairman of the Cambrian Archaeological Association, It will take place in St David's Church, Naas, subscription £4 including tea. On Saturday 14 October the society will hold its Millennium Dinner in Ceannt Officers' Mess, Curragh Camp, py permission of the Officer Commanding. The speaker will be Dr Richard John Aylmer, 16th Baronet of Donadea and the event is by advance booking only. Subscription £20 and bookings may be made with Mary O'Connor at 045 897451. The societys AGM will take place on Saturday 25 November at 3.30pm in Naas Branch Library.
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Car park plans make a 'con job' of town development planNAAS, 31 August 2000: 8.30am by Brian Byrne. Lakelands residents say that the Naas UDC plan to turn the green area from the swimming pool down to the lake (above) into a car park makes a con job of the last Naas Development Plan. (Leinster Final homecoming picture and word coverage is also available here) |
Spike angry over conflicting ramp costs informationNEWBRIDGE, 31 August 2000: by Brian Byrne. Newbridge town commissioner Spike Nolan says he is confused and angry over conflicting information on the costs of providing traffic ramps at College Park in Newbridge. |
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Manor Inn back on the marketNAAS & ATHY, 31 August 2000: by Brian Byrne. Two landmark pubs in Naas and Athy have been put on the market by their owner, a developer who came to national prominence through a successful campaign by Ballymore people against his plans to build over 500 houses in the village. |
Spike will promote salaries for councillors, commissionersNEWBRIDGE, 30 August 2000: 9.30am by Brian Byrne. The provision of a proper salary for local councillors and town commissioners will be strongly promoted by Newbridge Town Commissioner Spike Nolan at next weeks Association of Municipal Authorities in Ireland (AMAI) conference in Clonakilty. Under the legislation, provision of such allowances is at the discretion of each local authority, and therefore can be quite different in each authority area. Local authority members also receive travelling and subsistence expenses for their membership of VEC and other committees and for conferences which they attend. (Leinster Final homecoming picture and word coverage is also available here) |
Second local radio station for Kildare?KILDARE GENERAL, 30 August 2000: by Brian Byrne. The prospects of a second local radio station in Kildare have increased following a submission of an expression of interest from a locally-based consortium to the IRTC for a licence for the Kildare/Carlow area. |
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New forest walks to be opened in DonadeaDONADEA, 30 August 2000: by Bill Trapman. Period costume will be the order of the day on Sunday when a community celebration takes place in Donadea Forest Park on Sunday at the official opening of new walks in the park. Ciaran Duggan, chairman of KELT, said that the upgrading of facilities at the park will result in a more enjoyable experience of this beautiful natural amenity for locals and visitors alike. |
Scouts need grant money soonNAAS, 29 August 2000: 8.30am by Trish Whelan. Naas Scouts are hoping the towns Urban District Council comes through this week with its promised grant of £45,000 towards their Scout Den refurbishment, otherwise theyll have to find bridging finance to finish the upgrading before the new scout season in September. Everything was agreed in principle and I wrote to the town clerk advising him of this on July 28, Jo Coy says. I enclosed an engineers certificate stating that we had spent £60,000 on the Den. I also told him of my concern regarding the implication of his letter that payment cannot be made until issues in relation to the entrance have been agreed with the town engineer. This was put in by the Town Hall AFTER the grant was approved and has no relevance to the issue of funds as certified by our engineer. We dont understand the delay and will have to borrow money, which is hard for a voluntary organisation to do. We were depending on this £45,000 to complete the works. In addition to refurbishing the original British Legion building which is held in trust by the scouts since 1961, the troop have added an extension (above) that doubles its size. (Homecoming picture and word coverage is also available here) |
Barretstown Gang Camp launches national awareness campaignBALLYMORE, 29 August 2000: by Bill Trapman. A new combined billboard and radio campaign by the Barretstown Gang Camp in Ballymore Eustace is designed both to raise money for the next year's programmes and to raise awareness of the work of the facility, which was set up by actor Paul Newman. The camp, located in Barretstown Castle, provides therapeutic recreation for seriously ill children. The advertising campaign will be based on the theme that 'seriously ill children need serious fun' and the radio spots are voiced by actor Liam Neeson, a long-time supporter of the operation. The radio ads began last week and will run for a month, while the poster campaign will run for two weeks from the end of August. The campaign is sponsored by Bank of Ireland, and donors can contribute either by visiting their local branch or phoning 1850 500 123. "This national appeal is a milestone for Barretstown, as it is the first of its kind we have undertaken," says Stephen Goldsmith, communications director at Barretstown. "Raising money as a direct result of the campaign is our top priority, but raising awareness is hugely important too in the long term." Further information on the Barretstown project can be seen on its website. |
'Pursue marauding merchants for costs' - senatorKILDARE, 28 August 2000: 8.30am by Brian Byrne. Travelling merchants who have been responsible for damage to public and private property in County Kildare must be pursued to the last degree for compensation for their activities. (Homecoming picture and word coverage is also available here) |
All-Ireland dream over for the LilysKILDARE GENERAL, 28 August 2000: by Bill Trapman. The dream is over, at least for another year. The Lily White Leinster Champions will not, after all, be taking the Sam Maguire down to Kildare, after being pushed out of the All-Ireland by Galway in a match that was less than brilliant but which had small moments of brightness. |
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Naas group party in Castelattico
NAAS & CASTELATTICO, ITALY, 28 August 2000: by Brian Byrne. The Nas na Rí Set Dancers who went out to Castelattico this month really showed their counterparts in Naas's Italian twin town how to party.
"We had to walk up, and there were mules to bring up big pots of meat and spaghetti, and of course wine and champagne," Marie told KNN. "There's a tree planted at the join of the three boundaries, and that's where we had our lunch on the mountainside." One of the families they met there were the Fuscos, who used to own the Johnstown Inn in Naas. Trish Fusco lives in Meadow Court in Naas today. Castelattico used to be home to 7,000 people, but the population is now only 1,000 because of emigration. The trip was accompanied by Naas Twinning Committee chairman Cllr Pat OReilly. His wife, Stella, was also in the party, along with Orla and Tom OConnell, Paddy and Mary Hayde and John Kelly. |
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